26 February 2012

“Praised by the New York Times for his "great flair and virtuosity" and the London Times - "a masterly recital", John Lenehan's performances and recordings have been acclaimed throughout the world. As a soloist he has made many appearances with British Orchestras and his innovative recital programmes often include film projection and jazz repertoire. In a performing career spanning more than 25 years John Lenehan has also collaborated with leading instrumentalists and is recognised as one of the finest accompanists and chamber musicians of today. During the past few years he has performed in major concert halls in London, Amsterdam, Vienna, Salzburg, New York, Washington, Toronto, Seoul and Tokyo.”

Composer: Philip Glass

Performer: John Lenehan

TRACKS:

01. (5:13) Opening (from Glassworks)

"Trilogy Sonata" (arranged by Paul Barnes)

02. (6:47) Knee Play no. IV (from Einstein on the Beach)

03. (8:57) Satyagraha (conclusion act 3)

04. (5:13) Dance (from Akhnaten scene 3)

Music from "The Hours"

05. (3:32) The Poet Acts

06. (5:06) Morning Passages

07. (3:04) Something She Has To Do

08. (3:43) I'm Going To Make A Cake

09. (4:07) An Unwelcome Friend

10. (3:43) Dead Things

11. (4:04) Why Does Someone Have To Die

12. (5:02) Tearing Herself Away

13. (3:37) Escape!

14. (3:43) Choosing Life

15. (7:40) The Hours

I'm beginning here to resurrect some of the works that "disappeared" from Avax or were "abandoned" from the original uploaders. There's not a real thought behind it, I'm just cleaning up my HDs and following the wind. What I downloaded long ago is flowing back. All credits go to the first uploader. Enjoy...